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Tajik qurutob with torn flatbread, yogurt sauce, tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and herbs.

Tajik Qurutob

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A rustic Tajik platter of torn flatbread, tangy yogurt, fresh vegetables, and herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tajik
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Yogurt Sauce
  • 2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp fine salt
Bread and Vegetables
  • 4 pieces flatbread torn into bite-size pieces
  • 2 medium tomatoes chopped
  • 1 large cucumber halved and sliced
  • 1 medium white onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill chopped
Warm Onion Finish
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Equipment

  • Large serving platter
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Small skillet

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce:
  1. Whisk the yogurt, water, and salt in a bowl until smooth and pourable. Set aside while preparing the vegetables.
Build the Platter:
  1. Spread the torn flatbread over a broad serving platter. Spoon the yogurt sauce over the bread gradually, turning the pieces gently so they soften without becoming mushy.
  2. Scatter the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, cilantro, and dill over the yogurt-coated bread.
Finish and Serve:
  1. Warm the vegetable oil in a small skillet, add the cumin, and cook for 30 seconds. Pour the warm oil over the platter and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • The sauce should moisten the bread without pooling heavily at the bottom of the platter.
  • For the best texture, keep all components chilled or at room temperature until assembly.